Doctors are starting a new trial using artificial intelligence (AI) to help diagnose breast cancer, according to the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. At Peterborough City Hospital, doctors are using an advanced AI tool designed to improve how biopsies are analyzed. Dr. David Bailey, a pathologist involved in the trial, called the AI tool an “exciting breakthrough” in cancer diagnostics.
This 12-month trial, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, aims to make the diagnostic process more accurate and faster. The AI tool, developed by Ibex Medical Analytics, assists pathologists by analyzing tissue samples to detect breast cancer more quickly and with greater precision.
Dr. Bailey highlighted that the AI tool doesn’t get tired like humans do, which helps improve the accuracy and speed of diagnosing cancer. He noted that this technology represents a significant advancement in the field of digital pathology.
Breast Cancer UK reports around 56,000 new cases of breast cancer in the UK each year. The AI tool will first be used as an additional check after a consultant reviews biopsy slides.
After three months, it will start analyzing slides on its own, highlighting potential cancer areas faster than before.
A similar AI tool has already been used successfully for prostate cancer, showing promising results in improving cancer care. This new AI approach is expected to enhance the diagnostic process and benefit both doctors and patients.
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